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The House Party Ska Show you wished you where at!!!

From the moment I moved to Los Angeles in February one of the things that has captured my heart about the area I live in is that there is a SKA show here every freaking weekend. One only needs to hit up Facebook look for LA SKA shows and “POW” good music, great people and a memorable night. Last night June 6^th 2015 was exactly what I did and I found my self with SXC SKA Reggae Swing house party with acts like Ekolekua, Irie Bombs, 23 Skunks, The Stea Dians, Revancha Ska and Mordida Amarga.

As I arrived I met the people behind the nights fandango one being Marlon Decontrol he and the rest of Decorrupt Entertainment have been running show around the LA area for 5-6 years. When I asked from the same home? He stated, “Nah man, we need to allow to areas to cool off with the cops. Each show is a new place.” I asked if it was only Ska he worked with? He replied, “In truth, we do everything, Metal, Punk, SKA, Reggae, Rap. It all depends on what comes up.”

Want to know where the next show? Then hit up Marlon and the rest of Decorrupt Entertainment on facebook.com @: https://www.facebook.com/cek.ska.

“We have to keep it going nothing will stop the music”- Marlon- Decorrupt Entertainment

As I the bands and people began to arrive I met Shawn from the band Revancha SKA. A band made through crags’ list 4+ years ago is a SKA band. The members consist of Vocals by Martin, Guitar by Adrian, Guitar and Vocals by Armando, Bass and Vocals by Luis, Vocals/ washboard and percussion by Shawn, Alto Sax and Vocals by Patrick and Kim on Keyboards. The sound ranges from tradition ska mixed in with English and Spanish vocals, Rap and a twist of rock and metal, with strong saxophone sounds and washboard blast rhythm that keep you guessing for what they are going to do next. A great bunch of artists that some how have managed to combine a dark morbid sound to the saxophone with the up beats of SKA music that only Revancha SKA has been able to adapt, control and delver to our listening pleasure. Want to hear more? Check them out @: https://www.facebook.com/revancha.ska.1?fref=ts, https://soundcloud.com/#revancha-ska, http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUwB8UhC70N0sOGrklPAKw, and on https://www.facebook.com/revanchaska/info?tab=page_info, you will not be disappointed.

“Crag’s list brought us together but the music is what keeps us coming back for more”- Shawn Revancha-SKA

Mordida Amarga is a 3 piece from Pacoima, CA their sound is made by Edgar Nastlame, Adrian Motiel and Christian Rayes and the sound it self. Brings to the table a mix of Cumbia/trash/reggae ska/punk and third wave. This band had me skanking until I felt my feet no more. The only thing I wish this band had was an album or an EP their Facebook has a few practice videos. But guys you all got it just a great sound I would love to hear more. You all want to know more? Check them out on Facebook @: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mordida-Amarga-ska-MAS/606259862780754?sk=videos, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mordida-Amarga-ska-MAS/606259862780754?sk=info

“We make it Bounce”- Mordida Amarga Ska MAS

What can be said about TheStea Dians music? Lets see I believe if Selector, Sublime and clobbered Inspector on the head and gave birth to TheStea Dians. They had one great song after another. I cannot wait to hear the new album when it comes out 2 weeks from now. What to learn more check them out on Facebook @: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009096080195

The final band I was able to talk to a give them my full attention was the band named 23 Skunks. Members of this ensemble consists of Vocals- Robert Ramiez, Guitar and Vocals- Cisco Trigueros, Drums- Art Lopez and on Bass and Vocals- Peter Zavala from El Monte, CA. They began 3-4 years ago and have had minor change to the line up. In which to my opinion has welded a sound to the band that consists of Melodic Ska beats, Metal blasts a once of hip-hop and a shit load of raw power and energy. This band made music was like combining best of Metal and Stumped into it the Rude boy sound of SKA Packed it to an air gauge filled with Crack Rock Steady Beats and served to us for our listening pleasure. I swear you this if you all do not catch this band soon in a house party you might have to wait to see if their venues show will not be sold out when the new album hits distribution in 2016. Want some of the free songs? Want to learn more? Check them out @https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009096080195,

https://www.reverbnation.com/artist/downloads/3641974, and on Instagram search for 23 skunks for more on their up coming shows.

I would like to thank everyone there last night. If I did not write about your band it was not because of anything more then I ran out of time. But if you would like to me write about any of you up coming shows in the LA area. Email me at horodriguez@fullsail.edu or look for me on Facebook @: https://www.facebook.com/sInHor77, twitter @: https://twitter.com/HORodz, Instagram.com @: https://instagram.com/sinhor777/ or tumblr.com @: http://horodz.tumblr.com/ to let me know. I also plan to begin to do album and band review and Press Kits and EPK for those whom may want one. Until the next show. You will find me Skankin’ the week away and waiting for the next show.

H.O.Rodz

June 8, 2015June 21, 2015 by horodz Categories: Articles, Bands, Events, ReviewsTags: California, Crack Rock Steady, House, House Party, LA, Punk, punk/ska, Reggea, Rude Boy, Ska, Skacore, Skapunk Leave a comment

LA SKA sound carries a Latin twist

You had a long week, Saturday rolls around you pulled out you checkered snickers your Chicano style hat and ready to paint LA red. When you realize you got $20 bucks and nowhere to go. Wrong! Thanks, to Concrete Jungle Entertainment and Azael who for the better part of 7+ years has been booking live shows in LA, Orange County, Long Beach and Inland Empire or IE as locals of SoCal (South California) call it. With 20 bucks you have enough for a night of slam dancing, cold beers and a whole lot of fun.

Last night for 5 bucks at the Black Castle, you had seven bands all armed with horns; passion, energy and a whole lot of rude boy go home love and warm for their fans. In return, the fans, and the crowd I included absorbed into our ears that distinctive sound of upbeat riffs, Fat bass lines, fast pass temple drum beats united by the harmonic sounds of brass and wood wind instruments. Ladies and Gentlemen this is SKA with a Latin twist.

“It’s something I didn’t see coming”- Azael

When asking Azael about any change to the well geared business that he has going? He stated that he plans to begin booking rock-a-belie and psych-o-belie with in the next few months. He stated that he was just trying to grow his market to a genre that is gaining momentum in LA.

What age groups follow your shows I asked him? It depends when I do local show I have a younger crowd. When I have older well-known bands of course the fans of the bands come. Still, the younger bands are the future I we work together. They know how I am. I’m not unreasonable just don’t be rock stars” answered Azael.

I asked him in addition to booking local bands what more does CJE work with? Azael mentioned that along to booking local show in four different large key markets cities for the genre SKA and punk music. Wither local or international music. He also manages bands like Café con Tequila, La Pobreska, River Rats and the international known band 8 Kalacas. Who has an up coming show here in Los Angeles, June 13^th at the “No valance in our scene” Music Festival with 19 other bands like Chencha Berrinches and local favorites like D-Skarados and Steady 45s.

“Don’t be a rock star”- Azael

With a night like that one can wonder how can you live the life of fame in the underground scene in Los Angeles? Azael answered, “It’s something I didn’t see coming but I’m very grateful.” In my opinion seemed to be in it for the love of the music. He just was one of those people that lucked out and is able to do what he loves for a living. The man has a “Chilax ora” always happy to answer questions and show you some new tunes on his smart phone. What to learn more about Concrete Jungle Entertainment and the bands I mentioned above check out the links bellow. Until next time see you in the pit.

“I’m very grateful.”- Azael

Late

H.O.Rodz

(n.d.) May 9^th 2015 (Chencha Berrinches) retrieved by H.O.Rodz from:

https://www.facebook.com/chenchaberrinchesband/app_261560383923827

(n.d.) May 9^th 2015 (Concrete Jungle) retrieved by H.O.Rodz from:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Concrete-Jungle-Entertainment/180347241981751?fref=ts

(n.d) May 9^th 2015 (Los Chilies Verdes) retrieved by H.O.Rodz from:

https://www.facebook.com/los.c.verdes

(n.d.) May 9^th 2015 (Ekolekua) retrieved by H.O.Rodz from:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ekolekua/205413139481106

(n.d.) May 9^th 2015 (D-Skarados) retrieved by H.O.Rodz from: